Product: Mega Acidophilus

Company: Natural Factors

Size: 75g

Each 1/4 Teaspoon ( 1g ) Contains: 6 Billion active cells of the following specially cultured strains of probiotics:L. rhamnosus 95%, 5.70 billion, L. acidophilus 5%, 0.30 billion. FOS ( Fructooligosaccharides: naturally occurring complex fructose molecules derived from chicory root ) 200mg. These micro-organisms are in a base of powdered Malto-dextrin, dextrose, and Ascorbic acid.

Dosage: To maintain helthful bacterial balance take 1/4 teaspoon at mealtime. Mix in juice, protein drinks or sprinkle on cereal or fruit.

Contains no artificial preservatives, colour, corn, dairy, soya, starch or yeast.

Description: A new and updated Natural Factors Probiotic formula for general use by youth, adults and seniors, with L.rhamnosus as the predominant strain. Contains FOS.

L.rhamnosus is probably the most important probiotic strain for health of the mouth to the small intestine. It protects by coating the mucus, preventing toxins from reaching the blood. It even results in better smelling breath. It survives temperature extremes and is resistant to bile salts and stomach acid, ferments 23 sugars and inhibits negative bacteria and yeast growth. It is hardier and keeps better without refrigeration. Compared to L.acidophilus, L.rhamnosus is 8 to 10 times more prolific, has a larger spectrum of sugar fermentation (important for people with milk sugar intolerance) has better control over putrefactive microbes, and is more effective at inhibiting disease-causing pathogens.

L.acidophilus produces lactic acid which keeps a proper pH balance in the small intestine, inhibiting yeast growth. Studies have show that L.acidophilus is effective in reducing lactose intolerance, inhibiting undesirable organisms in the intestine, reducing cholesterol levels and controlling diarrhea.

FOS ( Fructooligosaccharides ) are short-chained indigestible sugars found in chicory. They feed on and increase the amount of healthy bacteria in the colon. As they are indigestible they pass through the small intestine into the colon intact where friendly bacteria feed on them and multiply. FOS, often referred to as prebiotics, are the ideal addition to a probiotic product to keep healthy amounts of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract.